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It Takes a War is OUT NOW 📶
@freeze.ltd has crafted a tactical team shooter (!?) with depth, gravity & more memorable moments than you can shake an AK47 at
ICYMI, we have 5 keys to celebrate! Follow & share; we’ll pick 5 random winners on Monday
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#indiegames
@freeze.ltd has crafted a tactical team shooter (!?) with depth, gravity & more memorable moments than you can shake an AK47 at
ICYMI, we have 5 keys to celebrate! Follow & share; we’ll pick 5 random winners on Monday
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#indiegames
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The Museum of All Things is a) a nearly-infinite virtual museum generated from Wikipedia, and b) very clever indeed.
➡️ mayeclair.itch.io/museum-of-al...
➡️ mayeclair.itch.io/museum-of-al...
Museum of All Things by Maya Claire
An infinite virtual museum generated from wikipedia
mayeclair.itch.io
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The Museum of All Things is a) a nearly-infinite virtual museum generated from Wikipedia, and b) very clever indeed.
➡️ mayeclair.itch.io/museum-of-al...
➡️ mayeclair.itch.io/museum-of-al...
It Takes a War is OUT NOW on @itch.io
If you've played the game on Steam, you'll realise why it's taken a little longer to bring to Itch - but after some bespoke updates and changes, the standalone version of ITAW is now available.
TIME TO CONNECT 📶
pantaloon-io.itch.io/it-takes-a-war
If you've played the game on Steam, you'll realise why it's taken a little longer to bring to Itch - but after some bespoke updates and changes, the standalone version of ITAW is now available.
TIME TO CONNECT 📶
pantaloon-io.itch.io/it-takes-a-war
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It Takes a War is OUT NOW on @itch.io
If you've played the game on Steam, you'll realise why it's taken a little longer to bring to Itch - but after some bespoke updates and changes, the standalone version of ITAW is now available.
TIME TO CONNECT 📶
pantaloon-io.itch.io/it-takes-a-war
If you've played the game on Steam, you'll realise why it's taken a little longer to bring to Itch - but after some bespoke updates and changes, the standalone version of ITAW is now available.
TIME TO CONNECT 📶
pantaloon-io.itch.io/it-takes-a-war
later today we'll have an in depth interview with @enigmastud.io hitting inboxes for our Primo subscribers - we have a lovely ol' natter about the birth of the studio, Jamie's trilogy or horror work, and upcoming horse adventure: TÖLT 🐎
www.pantaloon.io/primo
#indiegames
www.pantaloon.io/primo
#indiegames
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November 25, 2025 at 9:17 AM
later today we'll have an in depth interview with @enigmastud.io hitting inboxes for our Primo subscribers - we have a lovely ol' natter about the birth of the studio, Jamie's trilogy or horror work, and upcoming horse adventure: TÖLT 🐎
www.pantaloon.io/primo
#indiegames
www.pantaloon.io/primo
#indiegames
this is cool
We did something different with the credits for Demonschool. We used this format: name, title, lengthy description of what they did. Often you see credits in games where you don't know what the credited developer was actually responsible for. We wanted to give people proper, actual credit.
November 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
this is cool
Reposted by pantaloon | ITAW is OUT NOW 📶
Spoke to a number of devs about how, in the face of CEOs claiming gen-AI is the future, their declaration of being genAI free is making waves.
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
“We can produce results that meet our quality standards without its assistance.”
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Spoke to a number of devs about how, in the face of CEOs claiming gen-AI is the future, their declaration of being genAI free is making waves.
If you don't get the Pantaloon newsletter (pls picture hannah waddingham ringing the shame bell), our latest Bulletin can also be found here, ft @panic.com, @blackpellet.bsky.social, @arturlatkovsky.bsky.social, @adampype.bsky.social & more
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#indiegames | #gamedev
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#indiegames | #gamedev
November 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
If you don't get the Pantaloon newsletter (pls picture hannah waddingham ringing the shame bell), our latest Bulletin can also be found here, ft @panic.com, @blackpellet.bsky.social, @arturlatkovsky.bsky.social, @adampype.bsky.social & more
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#indiegames | #gamedev
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#indiegames | #gamedev
Five bold and bizarre games. One new puzzle (guarantee yourself this month's partner game, MOTHERED!). Other stuff probably.
Our November Bulletin hits inboxes in about twenty minutes.
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Our November Bulletin hits inboxes in about twenty minutes.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Five bold and bizarre games. One new puzzle (guarantee yourself this month's partner game, MOTHERED!). Other stuff probably.
Our November Bulletin hits inboxes in about twenty minutes.
www.pantaloon.io
Our November Bulletin hits inboxes in about twenty minutes.
www.pantaloon.io
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It's been nearly two weeks since It Takes a War released!
It gained over 200% more £££ than THE CORRIDOR made in the same timeframe, 150+ 93% positive Steam reviews, and many lovely articles.
So, here's a thread thanking/shouting out all the people who helped along the way...
It gained over 200% more £££ than THE CORRIDOR made in the same timeframe, 150+ 93% positive Steam reviews, and many lovely articles.
So, here's a thread thanking/shouting out all the people who helped along the way...
November 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
It's been nearly two weeks since It Takes a War released!
It gained over 200% more £££ than THE CORRIDOR made in the same timeframe, 150+ 93% positive Steam reviews, and many lovely articles.
So, here's a thread thanking/shouting out all the people who helped along the way...
It gained over 200% more £££ than THE CORRIDOR made in the same timeframe, 150+ 93% positive Steam reviews, and many lovely articles.
So, here's a thread thanking/shouting out all the people who helped along the way...
Reposted by pantaloon | ITAW is OUT NOW 📶
i keep thinking about it takes a war, it's not perfect but i think what it swings for is really cool
if you've ever thought about the nature of your friendships with people you've had added on steam for 14 years play it
if you've ever thought about the nature of your friendships with people you've had added on steam for 14 years play it
November 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
i keep thinking about it takes a war, it's not perfect but i think what it swings for is really cool
if you've ever thought about the nature of your friendships with people you've had added on steam for 14 years play it
if you've ever thought about the nature of your friendships with people you've had added on steam for 14 years play it
It's been one week since the launch of It Takes a War 📶
Reviews currently at 92% positive.
Players are calling it "touching", "poignant" and "A SIN TO THE WHOLE FPS COMMUNITY"
Go in blind:
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
Reviews currently at 92% positive.
Players are calling it "touching", "poignant" and "A SIN TO THE WHOLE FPS COMMUNITY"
Go in blind:
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
November 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It's been one week since the launch of It Takes a War 📶
Reviews currently at 92% positive.
Players are calling it "touching", "poignant" and "A SIN TO THE WHOLE FPS COMMUNITY"
Go in blind:
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
Reviews currently at 92% positive.
Players are calling it "touching", "poignant" and "A SIN TO THE WHOLE FPS COMMUNITY"
Go in blind:
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
GARISH AF
I occasionally get asked if there's a way you can support me more.
Well now there is! No FPS would be complete without AWFUL WEAPON SKINS!
For £2.49 you too can have access to these hideous monstrosities. Think of it as a tip jar with an obnoxious bonus: store.steampowered.com/app/4119550/...
Well now there is! No FPS would be complete without AWFUL WEAPON SKINS!
For £2.49 you too can have access to these hideous monstrosities. Think of it as a tip jar with an obnoxious bonus: store.steampowered.com/app/4119550/...
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
GARISH AF
to beat a dead and boring horse: Pantaloon won't sign/work with any studio using gen-AI - a philosophy reflected at a contractual level.
That said, all of the best and most interesting pitches we receive never go near it anyway. Go figure.
That said, all of the best and most interesting pitches we receive never go near it anyway. Go figure.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:42 AM
to beat a dead and boring horse: Pantaloon won't sign/work with any studio using gen-AI - a philosophy reflected at a contractual level.
That said, all of the best and most interesting pitches we receive never go near it anyway. Go figure.
That said, all of the best and most interesting pitches we receive never go near it anyway. Go figure.
DECEPTIVE? Yeah I suppose that's accurate.
Thanks for checking out It Takes a War, @jeffgerstmann.com!
Thanks for checking out It Takes a War, @jeffgerstmann.com!
The video version of the podcast went from saying "this is going to take five hours to process" to "oh hey, it's up now," so here it is! Talked a bit about It Takes A War, Q-Up, Powerwash Simulator 2, Xbox games on Switch 2, the news, and so on and so forth. youtu.be/6uPajFJBQFc
The Jeff Gerstmann Show 179: This Week in Deceptive Video Gaming
Between Q-Up and It Takes A War it’s been a good little stretch for games that might not quite be what they seem. Let’s talk about those along games that are very much what they seem, like Lumines…
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
DECEPTIVE? Yeah I suppose that's accurate.
Thanks for checking out It Takes a War, @jeffgerstmann.com!
Thanks for checking out It Takes a War, @jeffgerstmann.com!
'grats to @owlcatgames.bsky.social on the release of Rue Valley - time loops are and always will be the coolest narrative device going.
store.steampowered.com/app/2126190/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2126190/...
Save 10% on Rue Valley on Steam
Rue Valley is a narrative RPG about a man trapped in a time loop, surrounded by a colorful cast with complex emotional stories, each hiding unexpected secrets. Dealing with mental challenges, the main...
store.steampowered.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
'grats to @owlcatgames.bsky.social on the release of Rue Valley - time loops are and always will be the coolest narrative device going.
store.steampowered.com/app/2126190/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2126190/...
Hark! A new game for Pantaloon newsletter subscribers. Brace for DANK VIBES.
This month we've partnered with @enigmastud.io to bring you MOTHERED - a psychological horror role-playing game
As always we've got 5 keys for Bluesky. Follow & share, we'll pick 5 winners on Nov 27th
www.pantaloon.io
This month we've partnered with @enigmastud.io to bring you MOTHERED - a psychological horror role-playing game
As always we've got 5 keys for Bluesky. Follow & share, we'll pick 5 winners on Nov 27th
www.pantaloon.io
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Hark! A new game for Pantaloon newsletter subscribers. Brace for DANK VIBES.
This month we've partnered with @enigmastud.io to bring you MOTHERED - a psychological horror role-playing game
As always we've got 5 keys for Bluesky. Follow & share, we'll pick 5 winners on Nov 27th
www.pantaloon.io
This month we've partnered with @enigmastud.io to bring you MOTHERED - a psychological horror role-playing game
As always we've got 5 keys for Bluesky. Follow & share, we'll pick 5 winners on Nov 27th
www.pantaloon.io
Last month's Ballionaire partnership gave you a game that was both very BRIGHT and very COLOURFUL.
This month we're going for DARK and DANK.
We'll announce our partner game and studio a little today. Get the news straight from the source via our newsletter:
www.pantaloon.io
#indiegames
This month we're going for DARK and DANK.
We'll announce our partner game and studio a little today. Get the news straight from the source via our newsletter:
www.pantaloon.io
#indiegames
Pantaloon - a Home for Bold & Bizarre Games.
Pantaloon is a home for misfits, and a pedestal for bold and bizarre indie games. Sign up to the newsletter and get free games sent directly to your inbox each month.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Last month's Ballionaire partnership gave you a game that was both very BRIGHT and very COLOURFUL.
This month we're going for DARK and DANK.
We'll announce our partner game and studio a little today. Get the news straight from the source via our newsletter:
www.pantaloon.io
#indiegames
This month we're going for DARK and DANK.
We'll announce our partner game and studio a little today. Get the news straight from the source via our newsletter:
www.pantaloon.io
#indiegames
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It Takes A War is the weirdest thing I've played all year, and it's already proving to be one of 2025's top-rated FPS games on Steam.
See all the details 👇
#ItTakesAWar #FPSGames #SteamGames #PCGaming #CounterStrike #GamingCommunity #SteamFPS
See all the details 👇
#ItTakesAWar #FPSGames #SteamGames #PCGaming #CounterStrike #GamingCommunity #SteamFPS
This new Steam FPS looks like a low-budget Counter-Strike, but I'm begging you to go in blind
It Takes A War is the weirdest thing I've played all year, and it's already proving to be one of 2025's top-rated FPS games on Steam.
www.pcgamesn.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It Takes A War is the weirdest thing I've played all year, and it's already proving to be one of 2025's top-rated FPS games on Steam.
See all the details 👇
#ItTakesAWar #FPSGames #SteamGames #PCGaming #CounterStrike #GamingCommunity #SteamFPS
See all the details 👇
#ItTakesAWar #FPSGames #SteamGames #PCGaming #CounterStrike #GamingCommunity #SteamFPS
all over this like a bad rash
My claymation game is inspired by:
- Red Dead Redemption
- Mad Max
- Gears of War
A lone gunslinger and his loyal mutt trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic West.
Kickstarter launches in 3 days!
#screenshotsaturday #PitchYaGame #indiegame
- Red Dead Redemption
- Mad Max
- Gears of War
A lone gunslinger and his loyal mutt trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic West.
Kickstarter launches in 3 days!
#screenshotsaturday #PitchYaGame #indiegame
November 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
all over this like a bad rash
RIGHT! This has run its course. Congrats to @staspirin.bsky.social, @almostnakedghost.bsky.social,
@malrats.bsky.social, @mrfortyfive.bsky.social and @kalcaser9.bsky.social
Will be shimmying into your DMs shortly.
@malrats.bsky.social, @mrfortyfive.bsky.social and @kalcaser9.bsky.social
Will be shimmying into your DMs shortly.
It Takes a War is OUT NOW 📶
@freeze.ltd has crafted a tactical team shooter (!?) with depth, gravity & more memorable moments than you can shake an AK47 at
ICYMI, we have 5 keys to celebrate! Follow & share; we’ll pick 5 random winners on Monday
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#indiegames
@freeze.ltd has crafted a tactical team shooter (!?) with depth, gravity & more memorable moments than you can shake an AK47 at
ICYMI, we have 5 keys to celebrate! Follow & share; we’ll pick 5 random winners on Monday
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
#indiegames
November 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
RIGHT! This has run its course. Congrats to @staspirin.bsky.social, @almostnakedghost.bsky.social,
@malrats.bsky.social, @mrfortyfive.bsky.social and @kalcaser9.bsky.social
Will be shimmying into your DMs shortly.
@malrats.bsky.social, @mrfortyfive.bsky.social and @kalcaser9.bsky.social
Will be shimmying into your DMs shortly.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Reposted by pantaloon | ITAW is OUT NOW 📶
The graphics were very realistic and the selection of guns was very large
November 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The graphics were very realistic and the selection of guns was very large
Reposted by pantaloon | ITAW is OUT NOW 📶
I played a new Online FPS from @pantaloon.io !
I have opinions though, the servers seem weird, buggy...haunted even??
Check me playing It Takes A War here:
youtu.be/ahQF6CeLb-k
#ittakesawar #pantaloon #vtuber
I have opinions though, the servers seem weird, buggy...haunted even??
Check me playing It Takes A War here:
youtu.be/ahQF6CeLb-k
#ittakesawar #pantaloon #vtuber
Completely 'NORMAL' FPS Online Shooter - It Takes A War
YouTube video by Yeocat Archives
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I played a new Online FPS from @pantaloon.io !
I have opinions though, the servers seem weird, buggy...haunted even??
Check me playing It Takes A War here:
youtu.be/ahQF6CeLb-k
#ittakesawar #pantaloon #vtuber
I have opinions though, the servers seem weird, buggy...haunted even??
Check me playing It Takes A War here:
youtu.be/ahQF6CeLb-k
#ittakesawar #pantaloon #vtuber
Reasons to watch this @indieloupe.com review of ITAW
- Nice things said about @freeze.ltd new game
- His voice! Hard to tell if game review or guided meditation
- There's a v big number at the end of review!
(thanks for such a thoughtful piece, folks x)
youtu.be/9ZUYYi7-zbc
- Nice things said about @freeze.ltd new game
- His voice! Hard to tell if game review or guided meditation
- There's a v big number at the end of review!
(thanks for such a thoughtful piece, folks x)
youtu.be/9ZUYYi7-zbc
A Totally Legitimate Negative Review, There’s Definitely Nothing Else Going On Here | It Takes a War
YouTube video by IndieLoupe
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Reasons to watch this @indieloupe.com review of ITAW
- Nice things said about @freeze.ltd new game
- His voice! Hard to tell if game review or guided meditation
- There's a v big number at the end of review!
(thanks for such a thoughtful piece, folks x)
youtu.be/9ZUYYi7-zbc
- Nice things said about @freeze.ltd new game
- His voice! Hard to tell if game review or guided meditation
- There's a v big number at the end of review!
(thanks for such a thoughtful piece, folks x)
youtu.be/9ZUYYi7-zbc
Reposted by pantaloon | ITAW is OUT NOW 📶
I've just pushed an update to It Takes a War that will hopefully fix any remaining texture issues people were having. I've tested it as thoroughly as I can but please let me know if you experience any issues as a result of this patch. 🙂
November 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I've just pushed an update to It Takes a War that will hopefully fix any remaining texture issues people were having. I've tested it as thoroughly as I can but please let me know if you experience any issues as a result of this patch. 🙂
agree
you really should check out It Takes A War if you get the chance
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store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
Save 10% on It Takes a War on Steam
Graphics! Guns! Glory! Get ready to drop into a devastatingly real depiction of the battlefield as you and your team take on a relentless foe. It Takes a War presents a new vision for the team-based t...
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November 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
agree